Artificial intelligence, operational security, and the strengthening of supply chains emerged as key priorities for manufacturing competitiveness during the Innovation 360° Summit 2026, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham), Northeast Chapter. The event brought together business leaders, specialists, and representatives from the industrial sector to analyze how new technologies are transforming manufacturing processes and corporate strategic decision-making.

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During the opening, Alejandro Doria, president of AmCham’s Northeast Chapter, noted that the industry’s primary challenge is no longer just about incorporating technology, but rather leveraging it to anticipate failures, improve decision-making, and respond more rapidly to fluctuations in demand.

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Betsabé Rocha, Secretary of Economy for the state of Nuevo León, highlighted that industrial competitiveness also depends on strengthening supplier integration, information exchange, and coordination across the various links in the production chain. She noted that artificial intelligence presents an opportunity to improve processes and build more resilient operations—provided that its adoption is carried out responsibly.